Hello, hello!
We interrupt our regularly-scheduled Studio Sunday post to bring you something a little bit different. For the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing updates on our progress as we get ourselves moved into our brand-spankin’-new studio. And let me tell you something, it’s definitely a process! For the moment, we’re at a standstill while we wait on a few things. One of which is for my husband to help me with the Industrial Pipe Workbench. And of course there are a few other things in the works too. There usually always is around here. Lol…
This week, I thought it would be fun to talk about how I organize all the small things in my creative space. So let’s take a tour inside all of the many baskets and bins I’ve collected over the years and see what’s where at the moment. This is by no means everything, but it at least gives you an idea. If you’re looking for some perspective, you can check out last week’s post to see the overall layout of this space.
First thing’s first, all of my alphabet stickers are in my Raskog cart. I’m actually waiting on 6×12 Zip-locks to organize all of my Thickers and then those will be in this cart as well.
Did you see the awesome galvanized steel bins on the shelf? Most of them are empty at the moment, but a few of them are full of chipboard.
Here’s where we’re keeping our Cricut cartridges and embossing folders. I’m not particularly fond of the numbers on this little organizer, so I’m seriously considering painting the entire thing white and distressing it. Someday, I’m sure.
There are various packaged embellishments in these baskets. I organize some things by color and others by type. These ones are of course organized by type.
The embellishments in the pink basket are organized by brand. That’s not something I do very often, but I had so many packages of Glitz embellishments that it just seemed like the best option. It just goes to show that you don’t necessarily have to organize everything in the exact same way.
I also put my most-used adhesives in a basket. As much as I sometimes hate these baskets, there’s something to be said for “easy to get out and easy to put away,” which is definitely the case when you use all open storage.
I have all of my die cuts organized in the clear storage case. Each category is in its own 4×6 photo case.
For the time-being, fabric and ribbon are in these galvanized steel bins. I also have some ribbon in Ziplocs, which will eventually end up organized in glass jars by color.
I keep all of my mixed media and art journaling supplies in baskets as well. These are very loosely sorted. You can see watercolors and such, ink pads, paints and mediums, and then liquid inks.
And of course all of these baskets are filled with mixed media and art journaling supplies as well.
I also have some of the my stamps organized in these pink baskets.
The remainder of them are in iris cases. I separated the roller stamps, acrylic stamps, and rubber stamps into their own containers. The top few containers are ephemera and you can see how I organized it here.
All of my tools and basically anything that’s sharp is in this container, which is kept out of the little guy’s reach. Scissors, Exacto knives, etc. are all in this little wooden organizer.
Washi tape is organized by color in glass jars and all of my wood veneers are in these plastic organizers.
Like I said, that’s by no means everything, but it should give you a decent idea of what the backbone of my organization looks like. If you have any questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to see, feel free to leave a comment.
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We all make mistakes when it comes to our creative spaces. Some of us just happen to make more than others. I’ve definitely made my fair share of them over the years. I love to shop and I love to organize, which always seems to get me into trouble. Coupons make for some pretty powerful persuasive tools, don’t you think? I mean, c’mon… 40% off? Sign me up! So, it sounds like maybe you’re having a hard time getting your workspace organized. Maybe, you’re frustrated because you have too much stuff and not enough space. You might even think your creative space is a lost cause altogether. Or you think you know what you want, but you’re really not sure. Either way, you’re overwhelmed. So you’re definitely a creative person and you’ve got this space, right? And this space just happens to be overflowing with paint and ribbon and paper and beads.
I’m sure you’ve always dreamed of having the perfect studio, one where each and every piece of furniture matches and while we’re at it, all of your organization is awesome. Let’s not forget the $500 rug you fell head over heels for. I love having separate workspaces for each thing I do. That’s just how I think. My brain neatly compartmentalizes things into categories. For me, that looks a little something like this. Please keep in mind that this isn’t an all-inclusive list. I’m just trying to give to an idea of what my sorting process might look like. Make your own awesome DIY scrapbooking kits using supplies that you already have with free printable instructions! Save time and money! You’re definitely going to want to check it out! This week, I thought it would be fun to talk about how I organize all the small things in my creative space. So let’s take a tour inside all of the many baskets and bins I’ve collected over the years and see what’s where at the moment. This is by no means everything, but it at least gives you an idea. So many of y’all asked for a condensed summer version of the 52 Weeks to an Organized Workspace challenge. And let’s face it, sometimes getting in there and getting things done really is the way to go. After all, isn’t the whole point to make stuff and not spend all your time organizing it? When I was organizing my creative space a few years ago, I spent endless hours on Pinterest looking for ideas and inspiration. I created a half-dozen or so boards filled with all of the latest and greatest organizational finds. Anything and everything I thought I could ever possibly want got pinned. And you know what? I still love looking at all of those amazing creative spaces. Do you have too much stuff and too little space? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed with your creative space? It happens and I’m willing to bet there aren’t too many of us who haven’t been there and done that.
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Linda Tyler says
My daughter would love this organizer – where can I buy it?
Thank You
Linda Tyler
Cristi says
Hi Linda! If you mean the little brown one I used to organize all of my tools, I found it at Hobby Lobby. Hope that helps! Thanks so much for visiting and have an awesome week!
liz says
where did you find your cube for your copic’s
Cristi says
Hi Liz! The cube I’m currently using to organize my Copics was a handmade gift. My dad made it for me based on something I showed him from Pinterest. Hope that helps! Thanks for visiting and have an awesome week!
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Cristi, Nice to see someone else has as much crafting materials as I do! Yours are much better organized though. Thanks for sharing – you’ve given me some good ideas for getting to work on sorting out mine! Blessings, Janet
Julie says
This looks brilliant, I have pockets of organisation and then quite a bit of mess. I dream of getting to this kind of pretty and functional storage. Thanks for sharing, great inspiration!
Cristi says
Thanks so much, Julie! I’m definitely head over heels for our space. Thanks so much for visiting and have an awesome week!
Cristi says
I’m so happy to hear that, Janet! I love organizing. Maybe more than making stuff. Lol… Thanks so much for visiting and have an awesome week!
Erlene says
Lots of great ideas to organize small craft items. I use bottles and shoe box containers from the dollar store.
Cristi says
That’s awesome, Erlene! Love that you found organizing solutions that work for you at the dollar store! I’ve been collecting stuff for years as I find sales and such. Thanks so much for visiting and have an awesome week!
C.Lem {www.creativeclementine.com} says
I’m all sorts of envious of your craft stash. I had to downsize with my most recent move and make room for a baby! Priorities, amiright?
Thanks so much for linking up with us at Idea Box Link Party!
Cristi says
I totally did the same thing! I actually gave up my original space not too long after I found out I was pregnant with the little guy. And it was at least another year before we finished the studio. All things in their time, right? Thanks so much for visiting and have an awesome week!
kerri smith says
Hi.
Love your storage ideas. I have quite a few stamps and I like your idea of having them loose and not in their sets 🙂